Walking
LESSON PLAN
Kirstina Rodney and Liam Walker, University of Durham. Supervised by Dr
Gabrielle Finn
Aims
The resources provided are designed to act as supplements to teaching about the locomotor system, ideally aimed
at Key Stage 4 pupils. They provide a broad overview of the subject as a whole, and suggest supplementary
material for extra study of specific concepts or organs. The main aims of the resources are to enable pupils to
achieve the following:
 Have a general concept of the function of the locomotor system from an anatomical perspective
 Be able to recognise the component of the lower limbs, using correct anatomical terminology
 State functions of the lower limb
Learning Outcomes
Following completion of the resources, pupils should be able to describe key points concerning the main structures
and actions involved in walking.
 Describe the basic anatomy of the lower limb including bones, joints and muscles.
 Describe the functions of the lower limb.
 Use appropriate anatomical terms in describing anatomy and functions of the lower limb.
 Describe the phases of the gait cycle and relate it to the anatomy of the lower limb.
 Construct a basic model of the lower limb bones, joints and muscles.
Resource description
Resource
Lower Limb presentation
Fill-in-the-blanks
Difficulty
Easy
Easy
Bones and Joints worksheet
Easy
Walking presentation
Moderate
Walking quiz
Moderate
Description
A few slides that can be used to indorcuce the lower limb.
An overview of the lower limb, with spaces for pupils to fill in the
blanks with the correct terms
It is suggested that in small groups students work together to
complete the worksheet and locate the structures on their own
legs
A selection of slides that takes students through the process of
walking with a recommened YouTube Clip.
A short quiz to use after the presentation for the whole class or for
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Walking worksheet
Summary wordsearch
Model Leg Construction
More difficult
Easy
More difficult
small groups.
A worksheet for students to complete on walking
A fun wordsearch to confirm new terms
This provides a fun guide to constructing a model of the lower
limb. This will help facilitate understanding of some of the more
challenging concepts of lower limb anatomy and gait. It can be
used to demonstrate the actions of the lower limb and joint
movements. It can be used in full to demonstrate bones, joints
and muscles or in individual sections to focus on each area in
depth. This resource can be used alongside the presentations
throughout the lesson, or at the end to consolidate learning and
finalise the lesson.
How to use the resources
Each resource is a short clip or exercise that can be used as a stand-alone resource, or to supplement existing
teaching. The exercises are designed to deliver more detailed information about specific parts of the lower limb.
The building of the lower limb will help students understand not only the anatomy but also the biomechanics
involved.
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